Rosy Barb
Rosy Barb is a peaceful freshwater fish that needs a tank of at least 30 gallons (114 L), water at 64-77°F (18-25°C) and a pH of 6-8.
Also searched as: rosy barb, pethia conchonius
Quick facts
Cold water tolerant. Males turn red. Hardy beginner fish.
| Minimum tank | 30 gallons (114 L) |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 64-77°F (18-25°C) |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Swim level | Middle |
| Group size | 6 or more together |
| Tank type | Freshwater |
Good tank mates
Ranked by water overlap and temperament, using the same checks as the MyAquaLog compatibility tool.
- Goldfishmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-72°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Scissortail Rasboramin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-77°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Snakeskin Barbmin tank 30 gal
Temperature overlap 72-77°F, pH overlap 6-7. Both species are peaceful.
- Bloodfin Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 64-77°F, pH overlap 6-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Gold Barbmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 64-75°F, pH overlap 6-8. Both species are peaceful.
- Half-Banded Barbmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-77°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Hillstream Loachmin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 65-75°F, pH overlap 6.5-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
- Red Phantom Tetramin tank 20 gal
Temperature overlap 68-77°F, pH overlap 6-7.5. Both species are peaceful.
Avoid with
Pairings that fail the temperament, water-overlap or known-conflict checks.
- Skunk Loachmin tank 30 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (64-77°F vs 79-86°F).
- African Cichlids (Mbuna)min tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 76-77°F is too narrow.
- Flowerhorn Cichlidmin tank 70 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; no temperature overlap (64-77°F vs 80-86°F).
- Tropheusmin tank 75 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish; temperature overlap 77°F is too narrow.
- Oscar Fishmin tank 55 gal
Aggressive species will harass or eat peaceful fish.
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